PAKISTAN & BANGLADESHA Controversy Over Territory

EARLY HISTORY The end of British rule in 1947 divided

India Each Indian state could decide if they

wanted to join India or remain independent

Two new countries were created India- Hindu Pakistan- Muslim & separated into East & West

West & East Pakistan have a religious bond, but are separated by ethnic groups

About 1 million have died in the conflict, another 10 million have fled

CIVIL WAR East Pakistan began to call for their

own state, but the West opposed War broke out in 1971 With help from India, East Pakistan

won independence as Bangladesh

STRUGGLING ECONOMIES

Pakistan & Bangladesh have large, rapidly growing populations

Economies depend on agriculture

Low per capita income High poverty rate Bangladesh is one of

the world’s poorest countries

POPULATION OF BANGLADESH 8th most populous country in the world 154 million people living in an area

smaller than Wisconsin Almost 40% of the population is under

the age of 15

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SUBSISTENCE FARMING The government has tried to help

farmers increase their yield, but many people choose to follow traditional, less productive methods

Much of Pakistan is arid so farming mainly takes place along the Indus River

Bangladesh is directly affected by monsoons and cyclones

SMALL INDUSTRY Most factories are very

small and lack resources needed for expansion

Fishing is vital to the economy of Bangladesh

Pakistan relies on textiles

Pakistan is slightly more industrialized

CULTURE Life revolves around family Arranged marriages & large families are

common Most live in small villages in simple

homes Soccer & cricket are popular sports Poetry is popular and readings can draw

as many as a U.S. rock concert Music & dance are popular

MILITARY RULE Pakistan & Bangladesh have

struggled politically since becoming independent

Corruption is a problem Pakistan also battles with India

over the area of Kashmir

KASHMIR- A DISPUTED AREA BETWEEN PAKISTAN AND INDIA Kashmir was mainly Muslim, but its

leader was Hindu Muslim states had joined with Pakistan

while Hindu states stayed with India Instead of choosing sides, he tried to

keep Kashmir independent, but eventually ceded it to India

India & Pakistan continue to fight over this area

A NUCLEAR NIGHTMARE In 1998, India & Pakistan tested nuclear

weapons Today, it remains an unstable area

and one of the most dangerous borders in the world

Priorities?Both nations have high poverty rates and

large populationsResolving this conflict would help improve

quality of life for all in the region